Product Review

There's more to the Futaba 6J than a 6.8ms frame rate and fast response speed. It's also a great value that offers a surprisingly wide range of features. One of the first is the ability to scroll forward and backward through menus - a big time-saver when you're programming. Others include a generous 15-model memory, throttle and pitch curves for airplanes as well as helis and electronic swash ring and four swashplate options for heli pilots. What's more, most mixing functions can be assigned to the switch you prefer, a bigger LCD shows more information at a glance and there's a rotary knob for the fully proportional sixth channel. Another plus: the R2006GS receiver, which automatically adapts to FHSS or S-FHSS transmission modes and 4.8V-7.4V power. And with the speed, features and affordability, the 6J also offers the rock-solid security and dependability of Futaba FHSS technology.

System features

• 15-model memory
• 4-character model naming
• Simple 1-lever/3-button programming
• Data reset
• Airplane & heli software
• FHSS/S-FHSS modes
• Mode 1-4 selectable
• 127-segment, 40 x 30 LCD
• Digital trims/trim memory
• Endpoint adjustment (EPA), sub-trims & servo reversing
• Dual rates & exponential (ail/ele/rud)
• Fail-safe (all channels; in S-FHSS mode only)
• Throttle cut
• Trainer system (cord required)
• Throttle position, mix & low battery warnings
• Up/down & model timer
• Range check mode
• R2006GS S-FHSS Receiver

Airplane Features

• 2 programmable mixes, plus:
• (2) 5-point throttle curves
• (2) 5-point pitch curves
• Flaperon w/differential rate
• Flap trim (2 rates)
• V-tail mixing
• Elevon mixing

Heli Features

• (2) 5-point throttle curves
• (3) 5-point pitch curves
• Throttle hold
• Hover pitch
• Gyro mixing
• Revo mixing
• 4 swash plate types (H1, H3, HR3 & H3 w/AFR)
• Swash AFR (ail/ele/pitch)
• Throttle mix
• Electronic swash ring
• Throttle delay
• Pitch delay

Transmitter Specifications:

• Type: 2-stick, 6-channel, FHSS/S-FHSS selectable
• Current Drain: 170mA

Receiver Specifications:

• Type: Full-range flight receiver
• Modes: FHSS or S-FHSS
• Features: Easy-Link binding, high-voltage operation, frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum design & Dual Antenna Diversity
• Voltage Input: 4.8V-7.4V
• Compatible Batteries: NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, LiIon & LiFe
• Dimensions: 1-11/16 x 15/16 x 516 in (43 x 24 x 7.9 mm)
• Weight: 0.29 oz (8.3 g)
• Current Drain: 80mA (@ no signal)

Requires 4 "AA" batteries and servos